My boyfriend and i are breaking up. We live together and ive boughten alot of stuff for the house that i want to take with me. I dont wanna take his stuff that he paid for only mine! he's threatening to call the cops and everything? Can i really get in trouble for moving out if im only taking the stuff i paid for. He's trying to make this as difficult as possible. He does own the house so would i be considered stealing....or what?
2007-10-09 11:50:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is a tough situation, because it really is your word against his. He wouldnt be able to get the police involved, and if he does and they say you cant take anything, then take him to small claims to get reimbursed for it. Try and find your credit card receipts or the receipt from the store to show the police. If you are calm and talk to them, they will be more likely to believe you. You may even want to go down the station before hand and let them know what is happening and that your bf may call them and accuse you of stealing, and that you are just trying to get your stuff out. That would probably be your best bet.
2007-10-09 11:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by sami_sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That could be tricky. It would help if you had receipts for the things you want to take. Breaking up is never easy, and it is always a bit bitter, even over silly possessions. In your case, it is cheaper than a divorce would be, but at least in a divorce you have some legal standing on possessions. try to get a middle person to sort of help to negotiate from a kind of neutral position. You can always sue for your posessions in smalll claims court.
2007-10-09 11:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Problem with that is the cops cannot force him to give you something if he claims it's his. Cops are not in a position to sort out household belongings unless you have a document from the court. How do you expect the cops to know what is yours and what is his based on just your say so when he may be claiming otherwise?
2007-10-09 11:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by hoppykit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
No,. and if you boyfriend wants to call the cops, you call them first on the day of your move.
Secondly, make sure you have family to help you with the move.
Do not be alone in the house with him.
And no it is not stealing if you are only taking your stuff.
Go ahead and get out ASAP.
2007-10-09 12:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by bernie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to take the stuff that belongs to you I would call the police and have them come to the house to escort you out. If that is still a problem i would just take him to court
2007-10-09 11:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can take the stuff you paid for. I suggest you just wait until he's out for a day and take it. Otherwise, call the cops yourself & get an escort so that he can't harass you while you do it.
2007-10-09 11:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call the police and have them escort you while you take those things that belong to you when he's not there. Beat him to the punch by explaining to the police that he's being aggressive about you moving out. You will have no problems.
2007-10-09 12:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by TJTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MISSb, , patch up hun,
among the things ur gonna leave in that house, the most precious is ur boyfriend, , , life is all about adjustings, ,
n it applies to both of u, , ,
dont break hearts, neither his, nor urz
goodbye n godbless
2007-10-09 12:01:23 · answer #8 · answered by fuad_enjoy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You call the police, non emergency, and tell them what is going on, and see what they suggest.
2007-10-09 11:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could file a replevin action, I guess. See a lawyer,should be pretty cheap.
2007-10-09 11:55:51 · answer #10 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋